Food Groups
Yogurt and cheese are part of which food group?
The dairy group
what name might salt be on a nutrition label?
Sodium
True or False: Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is important for good health.
True
Doing this before and after exercise helps prevent injuries during exercise.
Stretching
What unit is the amount of energy in a food measured in?
A calorie
Which food group including cereal is used for quick energy in the body?
The grains food group (or carbohydrates)
Which nutrient is important for healthy bones and is found in dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt?
Calcium
How many servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended each day?
5 or more
What are types of exercise that might be good for mindfulness or relaxation?
Yoga, pilates, or stretching
What is the term for the amount of energy in food?
Calories
Name 4 examples of leaner sources of protein
Chicken, lean beef, turkey, fish, eggs/egg whites
What is a specific portion of food that the label will tell you how many calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates it contains called?
A serving size
How many hours of sleep should a teenager get every night?
8-10 hours
What kind of exercise is an activity which raises your heart rate to 50-70% of your maximum heart rate (or about 100-150 beats per minute depending on age)?
Cardiovascular exercise
True or False: Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
True
Which type of fat is considered healthier and is found in foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil? Saturated or Unsaturated?
Unsaturated
How many grams sugar should you aim to eat each day?
24-36 grams depending on overall calorie needs. A candy bar contains about 25 grams.
How many hours of screen time per day is recommended for teens?
Less than 2 hours a day
How much exercise should you aim for each day (including walking, gardening, dancing, or other ways of moving your body)?
30-60 minutes
What is the term for the process of converting food into energy?
Metabolism
What type of carbohydrate is present in whole wheat bread and contains higher amounts of fiber and nutrients which keep you fuller longer?
Complex carbohydrates
Name a vitamin that supports eye health and healthy vision, present in carrots, broccoli, eggs, and leafy greens
Vitamin A
How many glasses of water are recommended each day for good health?
About 8 glasses, but it can vary based on individual needs and activity level.
Which type of exercise strengthens muscles by making them work against a resistance, such as lifting weights?
Strength Training
What is the term for the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller nutrients that can be absorbed by the body?
Digestion